Is North Carolina failing students with disabilities

North Carolina’s students with disabilities are falling behind. Test score data show they’re not doing as well as their peers nationally. They’re suspended at far higher rates than other students. Advocates in the state want to see more resources, more training and better curriculum. WRAL education reporter Emily Walkenhorst explains the battle parents are fighting for services for disabled children.

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